Santosh Banik Gupta
Creative Director | Mythic Sci-Fi & Cinematic Worlds
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Project Title: Sci-Fi Hard-Surface Prop Design — AXIS OF SOUL
Description:
Comprehensive production turnaround sheets for a hero prop drone from the episodic project AXIS OF SOUL.
Designed with a grounded, mythic sci-fi aesthetic, this asset emphasizes high-fidelity mechanical realism, featuring patched metal sheets, rusted textures, and functional industrial joints.
Key Elements Displayed:
Turnaround Angles: Detailed 3/4 perspective, side, top, and bottom views for 3D modeling and VFX asset reference.
Texture Profile: Industrial, heavily distressed metallic surface with realistic welding details and mechanical integration.
A perfect blueprint for integrating high-end hard-surface props into cinematic visual narratives.
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Project Title: Protagonist Design Sheets — AXIS OF SOUL
Description:
High-fidelity main character concept sheets developed for my upcoming episodic sci-fi project, AXIS OF SOUL.
Featured here are Aman and Kabir, the two central brothers and village inventors whose journey drives the narrative. The design philosophy merges a grounded, mythic sci-fi aesthetic with handmade, utilitarian survival elements.
Deliverables included in this project phase:
Full-body character turnaround & silhouette design
Detailed costume texture, material specification, and accessory breakdowns
Facial expression and emotional reference sheets for pre-production
Crafted to bridge the gap between deep narrative storytelling and premium cinematic visuals.
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A cinematic concept sequence showcasing advanced environment design and world-building within a mythic sci-fi setting. This scene highlights dark volumetric lighting, epic ancient stone ruins, and dramatic scale, crafted to establish a powerful, immersive atmosphere for episodic storytelling.
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Excited to share a glimpse of our upcoming mythic sci-fi project. This sequence highlights the cinematic character styling, grounded desert world-building, and dramatic golden-hour lighting designed to create an immersive cinematic experience
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